Resource ID: INDIGO-ARES-0096
Link: https://www.povertyactionlab.org/research-resources/cost-effectiveness
This resource is intended for researchers who are interested in collecting cost data and conducting comparative cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) for their evaluation.
It provides an overview of CEA, outlines the basic calculations and key assumptions, and provides two comparative CEA examples from education. We link to guidance notes, cost collection templates, and a white paper outlining J-PAL's methodology.
Impact goal: Health, Defence, Housing, Agnostic, Democracy, Education, Well being, SDG oriented, Social impact, Local rejuvenation, Sustainability eco, Development poverty reduction, Employment financial well being
Internal/external: External, Internal
Leader: J-PAL at MIT
Method: Rcts, Attribution, Operational data, Diff in diff statistical analysis
Output format: Monetary valuation
Scale: Micro
Sourcing: Self driven
Time frame: Ongoing, Prospective, Retrospective
Type: Guide
Used in sectors: Igos, Development, Governance policy, Social enterprises
Who: Third sector
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